Proud To Be Union Welcome to our web site.  Local 2405 is one of 21 local lodges of the AT&SF System Federation, Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division, International Brotherhood of Teamsters.  A primary goal of Local 2405 is providing its members with timely information about issues and benefits important to railroad workers and their families...the names, addresses, phone numbers, links, forms, and news that can be found here.   Come back often, and watch the site grow. ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________                                                               BMWED LOCAL   LODGE # 2405           Quarterly Meeting July,26,2008 9:00 AM        Wichita Airport Hilton Conference Center  2098 South Airport Road Wichita, Kansas   Our Agenda will include:   Picnic Report-another big success   Investment counselor-Life insurance   Possible SKOL-Stillwater Central Strike, effects& implications for our members   Legislative Rep.-our election choices & their importance to our future. DRIVE fund-increasing our contributions   FELA Reps, LocalNews & Local Forum   Coffee, Juice & Pastries will be served at 9:00 & we will eat at 12   Brothers, your participation is very Important, we look forward to seeing you there _______________________________________________________ Letter from our President Sal Tovar                                                                                                                                                                  BMWE President Local 2405    202 Main Street                                                                                                         Augusta,KS    67010                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    (Cell) 316–655-5913  (Home) 316-775-1623 Dear Brothers of Local 2405, I have been aware that for sometime now that attendance at our Lodge meetings have been down.  As your President I would like to know what we as a Local could do to improve attendance and get more members involved within the Lodge. Recently the officers have decided to place a suggestion box out at the meetings. This will allow you to list your concerns and they will be discussed at the end of the meeting. If we don’t have an answer for your question at that time we will find the answer and get back with you. The suggestion box will be a tool so that you can let us know what information is pertinent or important to you? We as officers want to  be able to provide the information you need to work safely and yet remain with in the  confines of your agreement.  We are aware of the fact that many of our members are out on the road working which  makes it difficult for them to get to the meetings. However, that one day every quarter might be the difference between them losing or keeping their job. We feel very uncomfortable that we are not able to get out the information that needs to be out there. But we can’t get the information to you if you don’t attend the meetings. If something should occur, and we or the Federation are not contacted for assistance you could be putting your jobs in jeopardy. These are just a few of the concerns I have for our members out in the work force. The other officers and I want to be there to assist you.  But as members you have the responsibility of keeping us within the loop so that we  are able to help you. As members of Local 2405 it is your responsibility to make an effort to attend the meetings and be involved. It is after all, your Local, and as a member it is your duty to keep it strong and effective. As your President I am willing to listen to any and all suggestions. My goal is to make our Lodge a more effective and cohesive team. Solidarity, Sal Tovar       WE NEED YOUR INPUT!  Please enter your comments, concerns, or questions in the form below.  Be sure to include personal information including either your email address or phone number.  When you are finished with your entry, click on the SEND button below the comment box.  A Local 2405 Officer will get in touch with you as soon as possible. First Name Last Name Address Line 1 City State Zip Code Daytime Phone () - Evening Phone () - E-mail Address Comments STOP!  LOOK!  LISTEN! This may be the end of the page, but it is not the end of the website.  Be sure to visit all the pages of the Local 2405 site by clicking on the buttons in the left column... Serving The Needs Of Our Members First